The Management of Mrf Ltd., v. The Deputy Superintendent of Police

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for direction directing the respondents 1 and 2 to provide adequate police protection for ingress and egress of vehicles, men and materials from in and out of the factory premises and further vacate the trespassing persons by ensuring that no striking persons assemble illegally in any from within the radius of 500 meters from petitioner's factories namely MRF Ltd., Thiruthani Road, Ichiputhur, Arakonam 631 003, Ranipet District pursuant to the compliant of the petitioner dated 25.02.2025, 06.03.2025, 13.03.2025.

¶2Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

¶3The petitioner is in the business of manufacturing of tyres, tubes and conveyor belts. It employs thousand of individuals, including permanent workmen, trainees and contract workers. A demand has been raised from the third respondent concerning the revision of wages and other related issues. In this regard, a conciliation process was initiated between the petitioner and the third respondent, however, the matter remains unsolved. Subsequently, the third respondent issued a strike notice and the petitioner apprehends that there may be obstruction to the ingress and egress of vehicles and workers. Therefore, the petitioner has lodged a complaint and also sought police protection.

¶4Considering the above facts and circumstances, this Court is inclined to grant police protection to the petitioner's factory premises to ensure ingress and egress of vehicles and workers in and around of the factory premises.

¶5Accordingly, the first respondent is directed to give police protection, upon payment of necessary costs to the petitioner's factory premises and ensure the safety of labourers. Furthermore, the third respondent is hereby restrained from conducting or participating in any strike by assembling a large number of persons within or in the vicinity of 200 meters from petitioner's factory premises.

¶6With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

02.06.2026 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order rts To

¶1The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Arakkonam Sub-Division, Ranipet District.

¶2The Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Taluk Police Station, SH58, Arakkonam – 631 001.

¶3The General Secretary, Tamil Nadu Industrial Employees Union, No.6, Mariamman Kovil Street, Mathialagan Nagar, Padi, Chennai – 600 050.

¶4The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai. G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, rts and W.M.P.No.12528 of 2025

02.06.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 02.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.No.12528 of 2025 The Management of MRF Ltd., Arakonam – Thiruthani Road, Ichiputhur-Arakonam 631 003, Ranipet District, Rep by its General Manager, John Daniel.C ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Arakkonam Sub-Division, Ranipet District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Taluk Police Station, SH58, Arakkonam – 631 001. 3. Tamil Nadu Industrial Employees Union, Rep. By its General Secretary, No.6, Mariamman Kovil Street, Mathialagan Nagar, Padi, Chennai – 600 050. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to provide adequate police protection for ingress and egress of vehicles, men and materials from in and out of the factory premises and further vacate the trespassing persons by ensuring that no striking persons assemble illegally in any from within the radius of 500 meters from petitioner's factories namely MRF Ltd., Thiruthani Road, Ichiputhur, Arakonam 631 003, Ranipet District pursuant to the compliant of the petitioner dated 25.02.2025, 06.03.2025, 13.03.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.T.S.Akash For AGAM Legal Advocates For Respondents For R1 & R2 : Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu